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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.93, 770.09 and 392.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.93, 770.09 and 392.19 is: 541.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.93 : 770.09 = 392.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.93/770.09 = 392.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.93x = 770.09 × 392.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.93x = 302,019.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,019.64/557.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.33

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